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A Daughter lost, couple is warmed by kindness

Dottie and Bob Grodberg never made it to dinner at The Fireplace in Brookline to celebrate their wedding anniversary on Sept. 10, 2002. They just couldn't bear to go out the night before the first anniversary of an event that would forever spoil feelings of matrimonial joy for Dottie...read more.

 

A Cornerstone of Brookline : The Fireplace and
Chef Jim Solomon Mark a 10th Anniversary

Within the first few minutes of my recent conversation with Jim Solomon, the chef-owner of Brookline's The Fireplace restaurant, it is clear he is tightly connected to the community, a very compassionate individual, and—yes—still a hands-on proprietor......read more.

By George (41 or 43), That's Yummy!

In an effort to make the summer even better (and to keep education going even during vacation), Jim Solomon of The Fireplace in Brookline is offering a selection of delicious delights taken from the personal cookbooks of some of the men who made Independence Day and other reasons to celebrate the Great American Summer possible.....read more.

 

Brunch at the Fireplace

The Fireplace welcomes guests to brunch with warm potato bread, but it would be a shame not to order some freshly made apple cider doughnuts ($2.50 each). The cinnamon flavored treats are served with a trio of gooey dipping sauces: Deep dark chocolate, sticky butterscotch, and a tangy apple cider.  And, they’re good at either end of the meal....read more.

La Chimenea
Latin Music Fest returns to The Fireplace in Brookline

In order to help a friend and colleague, Solomon hosted a series of Mariachi nights at The Fireplace at which he invited the folks from Tacos el Charro to cook in his kitchen...read more.

Delish.com logoFrom the Owner's Perspective
econewsnetwork.org

A Chat with Boston’s Leading Green Restaurant
Owner Jim Solomon...read more.


Boston’s Leading Eco-Friendly Restaurant

This is what makes The Fireplace in Brookline, Mass., all the more unique. A chic, suave and cozy fusion of green initiatives and culinary talent...read more.


1st Green Certified restaurant in Boston

People's Choice - Best Pork Dish - Taste of Elegance 2011

Best in Cut - Shank - Boston Lamb Jam 2011
Chef Jim Solomon with Braised Lamb Shank with sheep milk cream over winter
squash stew and cheesy cornmeal porridge

 

Delish.com logoRestaurants That Roar: Where to Eat by the Fire
delish.com

While the weather outside is frightful, remember: The fire is so delightful. Delish.com has rounded up some of the coziest restaurants and bars across the country that offer fine dining by a roaring fire. We were featured as a restaurant perfect for a date night. So instead of staying in, come to The Fireplace and warm up with a date.

Best of Boston 2008The Boston foodie revolution of 2011
Oyster.com

Veteran travelers and resolute foodies looking for that true local experience, far off the beaten tourist path, seek refuge in the flavors and fantasia of The Fireplace — an intimate, romantic restaurant in Brookline that commingles New England recipes with culinary traditions from the Mother Land...read more

 

Best in Show Winner - Boston Lamb Jam 2010 

ABOVE:
Billy Costa presenting Chef Jim Solomon a trophy and check for winning
the Boston Lamb Jam 2010. The check for $1000 was donated to
the Brookline Mental Health Center

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A Romantic BREAKFAST Recipe For Your Valentine
Recipe from Chef Jim Solomon
featured on Yahoo! Shine's food section  

Greenest of Them All - 2009 
Boston Globe

Most Romantic in Boston  - 2009 
Top of the Heights

People’s Choice - 2009 
Taste of Elegance

Wine Spectator - 2007-2009 Award of Excellence
Honoring The Fireplace - This restaurant is honored by Wine Spectator for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.

#1 Choice for Dinner 2007, 2008 & 2009
#1 Choice for Fine Dining
2007 & 2008
Brookline TAB - Readers Choice Awards

Best of Boston 2008 Best Romantic Restaurant 2009
Top of the Heights

Best Neighborhood Brunch  - 2008 
Boston Magazine

Best Places to Kiss  - 2008
Boston.com

Most Authentic New England Cuisine in Boston - 2008
Boston Globe 

The Greenest of Them All
Boston Globe, December 3, 2008

Most Romantic 2008
City Squares All Stars

The Fireplace Business of the Year 2008
Brookline Chamber of Commerce

 

Best of Boston 2008 Best of Boston: 2008
Boston Magazine

The Fireplace was awarded Best of Boston 2008 by Boston Magazine for Neighborhood Brunch in Washington Square. more info here.

 


The Fireplace and Owner Jim Solomon on FOX 25 News

http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=6961463&version=1&locale=EN-US

Coziest Restaurant - 2007
 Boston Magazine

Most Romantic - 2007
WBZ TV A-List

Coziest Restaurant in Boston - 2007
Boston Magazine

Most Authentic New England in Boston-2006
Boston Globe

Named a "Hot Spot" by Boston Magazine in the January 2006 issue. "This Brookline fave lures locals on even the most frigid evening with its cheery staff and glorious fire."
Boston Magazine, January 2006

Named a "Great Date"
by Stuff@Night Magazine in their January 20, 2005 issue.

"It's refreshing to find a grill that embraces the regional cuisine of New England, rather than aping Southern styles and attitudes for the sake of botched realism...meat lovers will be stoked"
Michael Brodeur, Weekly Dig, November 2005

"Chef/Owner Jim Solomon's passion for food is quite evident at his New England style grill serving "homey" yet elegant dishes in a pleasant, warm, neighborhood atmosphere." www.bostonusa.com

 

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